Functional Movement for Golf
Train Golf the Way the Body Was Designed to Move
Led by Hall of Fame PGA Professional, Rick Murphy
Dear Professional,
You want to be the kind of coach or trainer who creates real, lasting improvement—helping players move better, swing better, and enjoy the game longer. But too often, swing faults and performance plateaus are driven by hidden movement limitations that traditional methods do not fully address. You can see the problem, but you need better tools to solve it.
At Gray Institute®, we believe golfers deserve training that reflects how their body truly moves, not cookie-cutter swing techniques. For over 45 years, we have pioneered Applied Functional Science® (AFS) to bridge the gap between movement and performance. Now, through our partnership with the Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA), we are bringing this powerful approach directly to the lesson tee.
This program is especially exciting because it is being led by someone who has experienced that transformation firsthand. Through his education as a GIFT Fellow with Gray Institute, Rick Murphy, PGA, FAFS has fundamentally changed how he trains golfers and the outcomes he is able to help them achieve. That is exactly what he is excited to share with you at this event.
Together, we are offering a groundbreaking experience that combines a 1-day live training event—Functional Movement for Golf with two online certifications designed to transform how you coach, assess, and train.
To your success,
CEO, Gray Institute
2024 Hall of Fame, Golf Fitness Association of America
Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America 2026-2027
Two-time Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year
Your 3-Step Plan to Elite Coaching
Step 1
Participate in the Live
Event Instruction
Experience a full day of hands-on, expert-led instruction focused on authentic golf biomechanics. Learn how to observe and enhance movements that impact every swing.
- Functional Movement Labs for Hips, Thoracic Spine, Backswing, and Finish
- 3D Movement Analysis & Performance System (3DMAPS®) Overview
- Real-World Teaching Strategies for Immediate Use
Step 2
Complete the Dual
Online Certifications
Earn two comprehensive credentials included with your registration (+$599 value):
- 3D Functional Movement Coach Certification — Master the science of human movement and foundational mobility/stability training.
- 3D Functional Golf Coach Certification — Apply those principles directly to the biomechanics of the golf swing.
- Learn at your own pace through on-demand video modules with guided application
Step 3
Apply the System
with Your Players
Integrate the 3D Functional Movements into your coaching practice. Use our coaching portal and movement progressions to help golfers improve faster, play pain-free, and enjoy the game longer.
The coaching portal is where you can send these movements to your students, giving them step-by-step movement plans so they can progress between your sessions.
Why This Experience Matters
- Fix what really causes swing faults – Address the body’s limitations, not just the club’s path.
- Improve performance and longevity – Help players gain speed, consistency, and play pain-free.
- Stand out as a science-backed coach – Elevate your credibility and results with the world’s most trusted functional movement methodology.
You’ll walk away confident, equipped, and ready to transform both your clients’ performance and your coaching career.
What You’ll Learn
- How to observe functional movement and facilitate optimal performance.
- How to use 3DMAPS® to improve mobility and stability in every plane of motion.
- How to design golf-specific movement progressions that mirror real swing positions (Address, Backswing, Impact, Finish).
- How to use Tweakology™ to individualize training based on each golfer’s needs.
- How to apply the Three E’s — Engage, Encourage, Empower to create lasting motivation and success.
Ready to Transform Your Coaching?
$649 (Gray Institute Members Save 20%)Secure your spot in the next Functional Movement for Golf live event and certification experience. Elevate your coaching. Transform your players’ movement. Become the elite, science-backed golf coach you were meant to be.
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